LINGUIST List 11.2501

Mon Nov 20 2000

Qs: Chimp Gesture Refs, Eng Etymology Disc on Net

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I am looking for recent references to chimp (both common and bonobo)
gesture. Please note that I do not need references to studies about
the linguistic chimps (Washoe, Kanzi etc.). I am looking for studies
of naturally occurring gesture, either in zoo or wild populations
that have not been exposed to human interaction.
thanks
Fay
Fay Wouk
f.woukauckland.ac.nz